The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-13


box was taken from the church by an un-
known party and was subsequently found
near the Central depot, broken open and
relieved of its contents, amounting to but
few dollars at the most. The two thefts
were probably committed by the same party.
AT the annual meeting of King Solomon
Royal Arch Chapter, No Z held Thursday
evening, April 7th, the following officers
were elected for the year ensuing: William
A. Briggs, high priest; James T. Sabin,
king; James e. Curran, scribe: James G..
Houghton, treasurer; Charles II. Heaton
secretary; Stephen r. Colby, captain of
host; George l.. Lane, principal soiourner;
Daniel S. Wheatley, royal arch captain;
p. ID. Bradford, master of third vail; Emory
Town, master of second vail b. w. Braley,
master of first vail; G. w. Guernsey and
c. X. Tileston, stewards; Rev. II. f. Hill,
chaplain; James A. Erwin, tyler.
To many readers of the WATCHMAN real
pleasure will be afforded by the announce
ment that Mr.. NJ G. Kinson is recovering
from the serious illness which has confined
him to the house for the past four months.
He expects to appear in public" at an
early day, and in due time to resume the du-
ties of his position as station agent at Barre.
Mr., Kinson was appointed to that position
ten years ago the coming July, and it is
WOTlHy Vi HOle undI uuTlnP une IlTSb lOuT
years of service he was on duty in the ticket
office at every train. His return will be
real source of rejoicing among numerous
friends, who sincerely hope that his antici-
pated recovery may prove permanent.
PINAFoRE was not largely attended and
the opera was not satisfactorily presented.
"Dick Deadeye" is impersonated in a
highly amusing and creditable manner,
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and Little Buttercup" is a pleasing
actress and general favorite wherever
she appears. There are other good voices
among the leading characters, but with one
or two exceptions they were poorly used
and the acting was decidedly inferior
Much of the latter was due to the way in
which the opera was rushed" and for
this there was no excuse. 1t seems quite
probable that the company can play Pima
fore well when they try, but it was most
obvious that they did not try last Thursday
evening.
THE Boston Concert Company--compris-
ing Miss Matte Day, who has earned an
enviable reputation during the past season
as the soprano soloist of the celebrated
Phiomela Quartette; Miss Annie A. Park,
who is considered as the leading lady
cornetst and zithern soloist before the
public at the present time Mr. Melvin Day,
the accomplished impersonator and dra-
matte reader, who will "speak for HIMSELF -
and Master Harry Peck, violinist, more
generally known as ." the boy wonder -
will give one of their unique entertainments
at Blanchard Opera-house tomorrow (Thurs-
day evening. 1t will be thoroughly en-
joyable and ought to be largely attended.
Seats may be secured at the Phinney
| bookstore.
AT the annual meeting of Christ church
on Monday these officers were chosen: Yes
trymen Charles Dewey, Fred E. Smith, T
p Redfeld, Hiram Atkins Edward Dewey,
L. p Gleason, j. H. Lucia, II. n. Taplin,
George E. Taplin E. ID. Blackwell and Will
lard Holden; senior warden, Charles
! Dewey; junior warden, f. K. Smith, treas
urer, E. d. Blackwell; secretary, o. d.
| Clark; collector, Morris F. Atkins; dele
gates to the diocesan convention, Charles
Dewey, F. f. Smith, Hiram Atkins and
j. A. DeBOer; alternates, l.. u. Gleason,
j. H. Lucia, E. ID. Blackwell and j. E. Cur.
ran. The Easter offering amounted to
S34971 and served to cancel all debts of the
church, excepting that of 81, 200 on the rec
tory, and leave a slight margin in the
| treasury.
SHORTLY before the theft at the residence
of Rev. William j. O'Sullivan, Sunday
morning, an attempt was made to push open
the stamp window at the post-office by un-
known parties. 1t resulted in completely
demoishing the glass door, and the object
of the sneak, which seems to have been to
reach the cash-drawer, was very nearly ac-
complished; but for some reason-probably
because of interruption by the return of a
clerk who was temporarily absent, or the
entrance to the Office of some one on bust
ness-the fellow left without further effort
which must have been fruitless in any event
~ 1ra axxgnr ~
a bold performance and considering the
publicity of the place and the hour at which
it occurred, it is rather remarkable that il
did not result in the discovery of the guilty
party.
PATRICK HENRY bought ticket at Law.
renee, Mass, for Kansas City, Missouri, on
Monday, and was one of the unfortunate
passengers who was delayed at Montpelier
Monday night, and he " fell among thieves. -
While in a state of intoxication his ticket
was taken from him, and on Tuesday Chalon
w. Perry, who has been working for the
Lane Manufacturing Company of late
and was known to have been in his com
pany, was arrested for the theft, but was
subsequently discharged, there being insult
fcent evidence to hold him. Efforts were
made during the day to discover the thief
and Conductor Quimby of train No. 5S, 60
ing north, was instructed to keep a lookout
| lOT Hill. ItTTy DOdTutt Unt UTdlu anu pre-
sented the ticket in question, as shown by the
number. He was arrested at Waterbury by
Sheriff Atherton and brought back to Mont
pelier. AT hearing, last evening, he was
placed under 81 900 bonds and the case was
continued until this afternoon at two
o'clock.
SINCE the establishment of the Montpelier
telephone exchange it has always beer
noticeable that the manager, Mr.. A. G
Brown, has done what he could to make il
of greatest convenience to the public, and
subscribers have had greater facilities al
lower rates than in almost any exchange il
New England. Mr.. Browns latest" il
an elegant switchboard, made to order by
Boston parties. By it the operating space is
reduced more than one-half from the old
board, signals are received and connections
are made much more perfectly, and the
work of the operator is redu ced and can be
much more quickly and easily performed
Transfers of wires from the old board have
been made without interruptng the bust
ness of the Office and the new apparatus
was in running order before most of the
subscribers became aware that any change
was anticipated. With the placing of
small water motor to furnish power for gen
Grating electricity, the new contrivanct
will be complete, a slight touch upon tn,
keys will give the call and "crank opera
tions at the central office will be done away
with.
The first of a series of union meetings in
Montpelier, to be conducted by Rev, George